German politics news
Here are some recent news articles and updates on German politics:
Current Affairs
- Merkel's Successor: The German government is still searching for a successor to Angela Merkel, who stepped down as Chancellor in December 2021. The Social Democratic Party (SPD) and the Greens are in talks to form a coalition government, with Olaf Scholz (SPD) as the likely next Chancellor.
- COVID-19 Vaccination: Germany has been struggling to meet its vaccination targets, with many Germans hesitant to get vaccinated. The government has introduced new measures to increase vaccination rates, including mandatory vaccination for healthcare workers and a vaccination mandate for certain professions.
- Economic Crisis: Germany is facing an economic crisis due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with many businesses struggling to stay afloat. The government has introduced stimulus packages and other measures to support the economy.
Recent Developments
- Federal Election: The German federal election was held on September 26, 2021. The SPD won the most seats in the Bundestag, followed by the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and the Greens.
- Coalition Talks: The SPD, Greens, and Free Democratic Party (FDP) are in talks to form a coalition government. The SPD and Greens are expected to form the majority of the government, with the FDP providing support.
- Merkel's Legacy: Angela Merkel's legacy is being debated in Germany, with many praising her leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic and others criticizing her handling of the crisis.
News Articles
- "Germany's Scholz to become new Chancellor, Merkel's successor" (Reuters)
- "Germany's Greens and SPD in talks to form coalition government" (The Guardian)
- "Germany's COVID-19 vaccination rate slows, government considers new measures" (Deutsche Welle)
- "Germany's economy struggles to recover from COVID-19 pandemic" (Financial Times)
- "Merkel's legacy: A mixed record in German politics" (The New York Times)
Sources
- Deutsche Welle: A German public broadcaster that provides news and information in German and English.
- The Guardian: A British newspaper that provides news and analysis on German politics and current affairs.
- Reuters: A global news agency that provides news and analysis on German politics and current affairs.
- Financial Times: A British newspaper that provides news and analysis on German politics and economics.
- The New York Times: An American newspaper that provides news and analysis on German politics and current affairs.